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1202799
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what provision is being made to enable people without a mobile phone to order a covid-19 test. more like this
tabling member constituency Carmarthen East and Dinefwr more like this
tabling member printed
Jonathan Edwards more like this
uin 58677 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-15more like thismore than 2020-08-15
answer text <p>People do not need a mobile phone to book a test. Tests can be booked online through the GOV.UK website or by calling 119 in England and Wales or 0300 303 2713 in Scotland and Northern Ireland from any telephone.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-15T15:06:26.347Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-15T15:06:26.347Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
3943
label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards more like this
1202800
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Poverty: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of support for (a) families of BAME children and (b) single mothers of BAME children living in poverty. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham East more like this
tabling member printed
Nadia Whittome more like this
uin 58836 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answer text <p>This Government provides a strong welfare safety net, and continues to spend over £95 billion a year on working age welfare benefits for those who need them.</p><p>We do not assess adequacy of benefits on the grounds of race.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Colchester more like this
answering member printed Will Quince more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-03T14:08:02.343Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-03T14:08:02.343Z
answering member
4423
label Biography information for Will Quince more like this
tabling member
4869
label Biography information for Nadia Whittome more like this
1202807
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Protective Clothing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with the Chief Scientific Officer to support the production of a CE-marked clear panel face mask. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham South more like this
tabling member printed
Lilian Greenwood more like this
uin 58695 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answer text <p>The United Kingdom Government’s national personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement team has been working extremely hard in recent weeks to source clear facemasks which comply with UK safety standards. While the product is not CE marked, UK Government regulators have agreed that a particular mask can enter the National Health Service supply chain for use during COVID-19 and further details will be announced as soon as possible about availability to health and care settings.</p><p>Where regulators find that PPE (as regulated by the Health and Safety Executive) or medical devices (as regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) can ensure an adequate level of health and safety in accordance with the essential requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/425 or the requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC, they may authorise the making available of these products for supply to frontline healthcare.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-03T10:58:15.367Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-03T10:58:15.367Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
previous answer version
29537
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4029
label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood more like this
1202832
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Dental Services: Protective Clothing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason dental practices providing NHS services are not being supplied with PPE on the same basis as other NHS services. more like this
tabling member constituency York Central more like this
tabling member printed
Rachael Maskell more like this
uin 58737 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
answer text <p>The Government is working closely with industry, the National Health Service, social care providers and the army to ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is delivered to those who need it.</p><p>There are different routes by which sectors of the NHS access PPE. In primary care independent contractors, including dentists, the business as usual access to PPE is via wholesalers. During the pandemic period to ensure continuity of supply the wholesalers are being supplied by the Government with the appropriate PPE for onward sale to dentists, opticians and other independent contractors. NHS England and NHS Improvement are also working together with other agencies to ensure that the over 24,000 dentists who provide NHS care have access to fit testing for the FFP2/3 masks needed to safely deliver many dental procedures.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-03T14:24:55.003Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T14:24:55.003Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4471
label Biography information for Rachael Maskell more like this
1202846
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Screening more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to ensure people (a) who have difficulty with and (b) without access to (i) smart phones and (ii) other necessary technology can access covid-19 testing. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 58624 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-15more like thismore than 2020-08-15
answer text <p>Those unable to access the internet can book a test by calling 119 in England and Wales or 0300 303 2713 in Scotland and Northern Ireland. An email address or phone number is currently required to book a test, but individuals who are not online can use a trusted proxy such as a family member to receive their results.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-15T14:38:35.35Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-15T14:38:35.35Z
answering member
1481
label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1202859
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Pneumonia: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of NICE’s COVID-19 rapid guideline for managing suspected or confirmed pneumonia in the community, published in May 2020, on clinician preference to (a) choose the right treatment to meet specific patient circumstances and (b) allow for local antimicrobial prescribing preferences. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull North more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Diana Johnson more like this
uin 58648 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-09more like thismore than 2020-07-09
answer text <p>NHS England and NHS Improvement commissioned rapid guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on managing suspected or confirmed pneumonia in the community, which was published on 3 April 2020 and then rapidly disseminated as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Whilst the Department has not assessed the effect of the guidance on clinicians’ preference to choose the most appropriate treatment or to allow for local antimicrobial prescribing preferences, NICE guidance is not mandatory and is used in conjunction with existing professional guidance and clinical standards.</p><p>Furthermore, as new guidance is published, NICE initiates daily surveillance of intelligence to identify evidence on the effectiveness and impact of the guidance. Where necessary, a rapid update process is used, and amended guidance is re-published on the NICE website. The guidance for managing suspected or confirmed pneumonia in the community has been updated three times to reflect new evidence.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-09T10:59:43.577Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-09T10:59:43.577Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
1533
label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson more like this
1202860
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Pneumonia: Coronavirus more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will provide an update on the (a) availability of treatments for community-acquired pneumonia associated with covid-19 and (b) stockpiling of those treatments to ensure sufficient and equitable access. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull North more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Diana Johnson more like this
uin 58649 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answer text <p>We are not aware of any current supply issues with treatments for community-acquired pneumonia associated with COVID-19. Antibiotic treatments are held in the pandemic influenza preparedness stockpile which can be released at times of critical supply shortages.</p><p>As part of our concerted national efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are doing everything we can to ensure patients continue to access safe and effective medicines.</p><p>The Department is working closely with the pharmaceutical industry, the National Health Service and others in the supply chain to help ensure patients can access the medicines they need, and precautions are in place to reduce the likelihood of future shortages.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-03T11:16:54.813Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-03T11:16:54.813Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
1533
label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson more like this
1202861
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Clinical Trials more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions officials in his Department have had with (a) sponsors of the University of Oxford's Recovery trial and (b) suppliers of each medication being used in that trial to ensure that adequate supplies of those medications are in place to treat covid-19 patients in the event that the trial has positive results. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull North more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Diana Johnson more like this
uin 58650 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-03more like thismore than 2020-07-03
answer text <p>Officials in the Department have regular conversations with the RECOVERY trial leads about the trial and central supply of medicines to the trial.</p><p>Teams in the Department, Public Health England, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and NHS England and NHS Improvement also have daily discussions with suppliers and manufacturers of medicines, including about supplies to support clinical trials. In addition, the Department has been securing additional supplies of a number of medicines, which would ensure sufficient stocks are available to be rapidly deployed for National Health Service patients, should clinical trial evidence show it to be safe and effective to do so. The Department continues to review supply requirements as further clinical evidence becomes available.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-03T11:12:54.107Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-03T11:12:54.107Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
1533
label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson more like this
1202862
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Vaccination: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to resume the childhood vaccination programme during the covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of including chickenpox vaccination in that programme. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull North more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Diana Johnson more like this
uin 58651 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-01more like thismore than 2020-07-01
answer text <p>Public Health England and NHS England and NHS Improvement are working with regional commissioners to ensure routine childhood immunisations continue to be delivered throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, ensuring those eligible are protected against a range of vaccine-preventable diseases. Programmes delivered through schools are currently on hold and will be rescheduled as schools open.</p><p>The Government’s Coronavirus Action Plan requested that everyone should ensure that they and their family’s vaccinations are up-to-date, as this will help to reduce any pressure on the National Health Service from vaccine-preventable diseases. Guidance can be accessed at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan/coronavirus-action-plan-a-guide-to-what-you-can-expect-across-the-uk" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan/coronavirus-action-plan-a-guide-to-what-you-can-expect-across-the-uk</a></p><p>In 2010, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation found that offering a universal varicella vaccination programme against chickenpox would not be cost effective and may increase the risk of severe disease and complications in adulthood, both from chickenpox and shingles.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-01T17:44:51.4Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-01T17:44:51.4Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
1533
label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson more like this
1202863
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Antibiotics: Prescriptions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish data on the number of antibiotics prescribed in each month since April 2019; what assessment has been made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on trends in the prescription of antibotics. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull North more like this
tabling member printed
Dame Diana Johnson more like this
uin 58652 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-01more like thismore than 2020-07-01
answer text <p>Public Health England’s (PHE) English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance is working with the National Health Service and across sectors, to develop and maintain surveillance systems for monitoring trends in antimicrobial use and resistance in England. Data can be viewed on the antimicrobial resistance Fingertips webpage at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/amr-local-indicators" target="_blank">https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/amr-local-indicators</a></p><p> </p><p>PHE will track the impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial resistance and utilisation using these established surveillance data systems.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-01T18:27:21.27Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-01T18:27:21.27Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
1533
label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson more like this